Chicago Theatre Newsroom

Tonight, longtime August Wilson interpreter Chuck Smith’s major revival of Joe Turner’s Come and Gone opens—and extends its run. Learn how to purchase tickets !

Cindy Fee, the voice behind the iconic 'Thank You for Being a Friend' theme song, is set to debut her first ever one-woman show in Chicago. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Outset, a new live music venue in Chicago's Lincoln Yards, is set to open this spring. Learn more about the venue!

Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret will host the Thousand Dollar Sing-Off, Chicago's newest talent contest. Learn more and see how to join the contest!

Marriott Theatre's production of MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN, opened on Wednesday, April 17 and runs through June 2, 2024.

The Second City has announced the second annual Victor Wong Fellowship, a program to train and mentor up-and-coming Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) comedic talent. Learn more aboutt he fellows here!

Full cast and production team have been announced for City Lit’s season-closing production of MURDER IN THE CATHEDRAL by T.S. Eliot, the Nobel Prize winner considered to be one of the 20th Century’s greatest poets.

David Williamson will make his Rhapsody Theater debut with Ridiculous! Known for his tours with Circus 1903 and The Illusionists on Broadway, Williamson's Ridiculous! is a brand new solo full-length magic production created for The Rhapsody Theater.

The Saint Sebastian Players have announced the company's laughter-filled 43rd season, including a supernatural romantic comedy, a classic farce and an endearing celebration of female bonding. Performances take place at SSP's home in the lower level of St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey, Chicago.

​​​​​​​Curious Theatre Branch has announced the 35th annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival, May 25 - June 30 at six venues across Chicago.

Experience THE RECEPTIONIST, a play by Adam Bock, presented by Kalliope & Co. as part of A Red Orchid Theatre's Incubator Series.

 Court Theatre will present the Black Power Series: Invoking the Black Archive. In conjunction with the world premiere of Stokely: The Unfinished Revolution, the Black Power Series is a collection of public talks, artist responses, archival showings, and exhibitions that explore the monumentality of Black contributions to American history and culture. 

Under the direction of BJ Jones, John Patrick Shanley's newest play boasts a talented cast gifted with good humor and heartfelt emotion, but the uneven script feels as though it shrank in a dryer fed by clichés rather than coins.

In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, the Blue Man Group has announced the return of its annual sensory-friendly performance in Chicago on Sunday, September 15 at 4 p.m. Slight modifications will be made to the performance at the Briar Street Theatre (3133 N. Halsted) in order to create a sensory-friendly show that better accommodates individuals and families affected by autism.

Explore 95 works from four iconic Chicago artists, Theodore Halkin, Evelyn Statsinger, Barbara Rossi, and Christina Ramberg at the Art Institute of Chicago.

The newest production at Marriott Lincolnshire is Meredith Willson’s classic and beloved The Music Man. Director/choreographer Katie Spelman has stayed true to the script and has made the fictional town of River City – based on Willson’s hometown of Mason City, Iowa – come to life.

Chicago Children’s Theatre is adding two weeks of performances to its current run of A Year with Frog and Toad due to popular demand. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The renowned conductor served as Lyric's music director and principal conductor for two decades, with an illustrious career that spanned the globe and included leading significant orchestras on several continents.

Marriott Theatre's production of MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN, opened on Wednesday, April 17. Check out photos from the opening night celebration below!

Broadway In Chicago and Congo Square Theatre have announced the Chicago premiere of August Wilson's autobiographical show, HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED, begins tomorrow Saturday, April 20.

Join Lea Delaria and Judy Gold for a night of laughter and music as they announce dates for the Big Gay Cabaret. Don't miss this exciting event.

After an overwhelmingly positive response to the first-ever Winter indoor farmers market in South Loop, Roosevelt Collection Shops, 150 W. Roosevelt Rd., has announced the collaboration with South Loop Farmers Market will continue this Summer with the introduction of “Night Market” beginning this Thursday, June 13 and running every Thursday evening from 4-8pm through October 3.

Catch the latest updates on UNFAIR ADVANTAGE's extended run. The show, due to popular demand, has added more dates but must close on May 19.

The number of sinners at the mission impresses General Cartwright (Heidi Kettenring in another comedic gem), especially Big Jule (KC McNeil in his Drury debut).  As Adelaide and Nathan are trying to leave to get married, the mission band arrives with its new leader Sky Masterson. He and Sarah were married at the mission by Sarah’s grandfather, Arvide (Gene Weygandt). In front of all the guys and dolls, Nathan and Adelaide are married to the delight of the assembled group of Runyon’s Broadway characters.

Kokandy Productions has opened submissions for the 2024 Chicago Musical Theatre Festival, returning this summer following a four-year hiatus.